Equus Bass770 = Smoke 'n Mirrors??

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Equus Bass770 = Smoke 'n Mirrors??

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What do y'all think of this??

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"Ditching the '60s muscle car stigma of atrocious brakes, Equus opts for carbon ceramic matrix rotors by Brembo. GM's magnetic ride suspension comes equipped, too, promising a driving experience as smooth as Frank Sinatra. The engine, a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 featuring 640 hp and 605 lb.-ft. of torque, is the LS9 from a Corvette ZR1, capable of dashing to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 200 mph, while routing said performance to the rear wheels via a six-speed, dual clutch manual transmission."
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Good idea pre-selling to rich enthusiasts in China at vastly inflated prices. Getting that kind of money for a few pre-sales helps fund everything, and pre-selling in China bypasses restrictive regulations that need said funding to be met. With the money in hand, they can then meet the regulations, build some cars, etc.

I hope it's for real. Looks great.
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I read the title and totally thought of this car...

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Apparently there is more than one Equus.
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Were two people really up at 4:30 this morning posting the same thread? :roll: :lol:
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Equus as in Hyundai's once planned luxury brand?
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No, it's got nothing to do with the Korean manufacturer.

An overall poor choice of names, regardless.
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